Edinburg Personal Injury Attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | March 20th, 2025 | Auto Accident
Street racing can lead to serious injury or death
Street racing is an illegal and dangerous activity. When drivers race each other on public streets, they greatly reduce their response time and increase the chances of losing control of their vehicles.
Catastrophic accidents can occur, resulting in severe injuries or even fatalities. Street racing also puts innocent bystanders, pedestrians, and other motorists at risk.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), almost one-third of traffic fatalities in the United States are speed-related crashes. Street racing itself is responsible for an estimated 150 fatalities annually.
In the news story below, a suspected street racer is facing the possibility of criminal charges stemming from a possible street racing crash. They include driving while intoxicated (DWI), and intoxication assault due to injuries sustained by a passenger in his vehicle.
A conviction on these charges can carry serious legal consequences, including fines, license suspension, and even imprisonment. Victims can also seek personal injury compensation from any defendant who contributed to their injuries.
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If you or a loved one was injured in a collision because of the negligence of another, contact the J. Gonzalez Law Firm to discuss your legal rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys will fight for the full compensation that you deserve.
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Woman survives after being ejected from vehicle
By: Benjamin Treviño
EDINBURG – An Edinburg woman escaped serious injury in a crash despite being ejected from a vehicle. The crash happened about 3:12 a.m. March 16.
According to Edinburg Police, 22-year-old Faith Gonzalez was a passenger in a 1992 Mustang being driven by 21-year-old Juan Carlos Contreras. The car rolled over in the 1800 block of North Sugar Road, and police are investigating whether the rollover occurred as a result of a street race with another vehicle.
Contreras and Gonzalez were both hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said Contreras is facing charges of DWI and intoxication assault pending his release from the hospital. Authorities are also investigating a potential second vehicle involved in the incident.
The Edinburg Police Department is encouraging anyone with information to contact the department at (956) 289-7700.
